Gideon vs Katharine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #4,801 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure, clean"

Origin: Greek 'katharos'

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Gideon Rank #332

Katharine Rank #4,801

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4801 for Katharine.

Is Gideon or Katharine more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Katharine at #4801 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Katharine mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Katharine means "pure, clean" (Greek 'katharos' origin).

Are Gideon and Katharine boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Katharine is primarily a girl name.